Vision of Love

"Vision of Love"
Single by Mariah Carey
from the album Mariah Carey
B-side
  • "Sent from Up Above"
  • "Prisoner/All in Your Mind/Someday"
ReleasedMay 15, 1990 (1990-05-15)[source?]
RecordedJanuary 1989
StudioSkyline Studios
(New York, United States)
Genre
Length3:29
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Mariah Carey singles chronology
"Vision of Love"
(1990)		 "Love Takes Time"
(1990)

"Vision of Love" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was Carey's first single and the first from her self-titled debut album. Written by Carey and Ben Margulies, "Vision of Love" was released on May 15, 1990, by Columbia Records. After being featured on Carey's demo tape for Columbia, the song was re-recorded and produced by Rhett Lawrence and Narada Michael Walden. It was Carey's first Billboard Hot 100 number one.

Formats and track listings

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the Mariah Carey linear notes.

Charts and certifications

References

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